Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy
COST AND FINANCING
2025-2026 Academic Year
The academy is spread over two quarters. One quarter will be 18 credits and the other will be 12 credits. The tuition estimate below is the sum of these two quarters.
Tuition Estimate: 2025鈥�2026
PRLEA Lower Level Tuition Estimates
| PRLEA Lower Level Tuition Estimates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Resident | Out of State | Military | |
| First Quarter - 18 credits | |||
| 18 credits | $1,840.32 | $2,553.92 | $1,443.90 |
| 91暗网 Fees | $486.00 | $486.00 | 鈥� |
| Course Fees | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Total | $2,926.32 | $3,369.92 | $2,043.90 |
| Second Quarter - 12 credits | |||
| 12 credits | $1,449.78 | $2,123.71 | $1,133.10 |
| 91暗网 Fees | $324.00 | $324.00 | 鈥� |
| Course Fees | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Total | $2,173.78 | $2,847.71 | $1,533.10 |
| Program Fee | |||
| Program Fee | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 |
| Grand Total | |||
| $7,600.10 | $8,987.63 | $6,097.00 | |
- Spring Academy 鈥� First quarter: 18 credits and program fee | Second quarter: 12 credits
Additional Courses
| FIRE 140 Emergency Medical Responder 鈥� Lower Level Tuition Estimate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Resident | Out of State | Military | |
| 5 credits | |||
| 5 credits | $659.80 | $990.15 | $514.75 |
| 91暗网 Fees | $135.00 | $135.00 | 鈥� |
| Total | $794.80 | $1,125.15 | $514.75 |
| Lab Fee | |||
| Lab Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Grand Total | |||
| $894.80 | $1,225.15 | $614.75 | |
| FIRE 126 Wildland Firefighting鈥� Lower Level Tuition Estimate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Resident | Out of State | Military | |
| 3 credits | |||
| 3 credits | $395.88 | $594.09 | $308.85 |
| 91暗网 Fees | $81.00 | $81.00 | 鈥� |
| Total | $476.88 | $675.09 | $308.85 |
| Lab Fee | |||
| Lab Fee | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Grand Total | |||
| $726.88 | $925.09 | $558.85 | |
NOTE:
- The $2,500.00 Non-Refundable PRLEA Program is included in the costs above.
- The above fees do not include book or lab fees for FIRE 126 and FIRE 140.
- Tuition and fees are subject to change by Washington State legislature and/or the 91暗网 Board of Trustees.
- See the 91暗网 College Fees page for more information.
Additional Costs
- Room and Board
- Uniform and Training items
Payment
Information on making payments to the college can be found on the Student Financial Accounts page.
Contact the 91暗网 Financial Aid office or the 91暗网 Veteran鈥檚 Office right away if you need to set up financial aid, FAFSA/WASFA, have a GI Bill or are interested in Workforce Grants.
- 91暗网 Financial Aid office contact: 360.416.7666
- 91暗网 Veteran鈥檚 Education Office contact: 360.416.7610 or 360.416.7804
- 91暗网 Workforce Grants contact workforcegrants@skagit.edu
Scholarship Opportunity (Deadline October 1 each year)
The Commander William Overby Scholarship 鈥� $750.00
This scholarship was established by past cadets and friend of Commander Overby to commemorate his 20+ years of service at the academy. To apply for the scholarship, please send a minimum 200-word essay answering the following question:
- What does it mean when a law enforcement officer has integrity?
Please include an introduction paragraph with details about yourself and any hardships/obstacles you have experienced on your path to attend the academy?
Please email submissions or questions to Tanna Baker at the 91暗网 Foundation: Tanna.Baker@skagit.edu
Resources
91暗网 Financial Aid Office
Phone: 360.416.7666
Webpage: www.skagit.edu/financial-aid/
91暗网 Veteran鈥檚 Outreach Office
Phone: 360.416.7804
Webpage: www.skagit.edu/veterans-outreach/
Upcoming Academy Dates
APPLICATION DUE DATE
Accepting applications now for Spring 2027
SPRING 2027 ACADEMY
Jan. 4, 2027 - May 1, 2027
PRLEA Scholarship Available
Please see Cost and Financing page for information on applying.
Contact Us
Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy
Mount Vernon Campus
2405 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Rick Mossman, Commander
Commander and Director of Public Safety Academies
360.416.7829
rick.mossman@skagit.edu
Jennifer Knezek
PRLEA Program Coordinator
360.416.7919
jennifer.knezek@skagit.edu